PHOTOS: Fallen soldier gave life for others

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PHOTOS: Fallen soldier gave life for others

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe is expected to be the first African American recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: A group of third Infantry Division soldier stand at attention during a ceremony to Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Kasinal Cashe White, right, walks with 3rd Infantry Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto, Jr., left, after a ceremony for her brother Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Kasinal Cashe White, Sergeant First Class Alwyn CasheÕs sister, speaks during a ceremony to honor her brother. In 2005 CasheÕs vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Iraq. Sixteen years later, he is honored for pulling his men from the burning vehicle. Cashe later died from his injuries. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Sergeant First Class Alwyn CasheÕs sister Kasinal Cashe White, get a hug from 3rd Infantry Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto, Jr., right, during a ceremony to dedicate Ft. StewartÕs Marne Gardens in his name. In 2005 CasheÕs vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Iraq. Sixteen years later, he is honored for pulling his men from the burning vehicle. Cashe later died from his injuries. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: A group of third Infantry Division soldier stand at attention during a ceremony to Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: An honor guard from the 3rd Infantry Division salute the family of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe during a ceremony to honor his name. In 2005 CasheÕs vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Iraq. Sixteen years later, he is honored for pulling his men from the burning vehicle. Cashe later died from his injuries. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Lt. Col. Leon Matthias speaks about the night he and Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe went on patrol in Iraq. Matthias was CasheÕs platoon leader assigned to Alpha Company, 1-15th Infantry Regiment the night CasheÕs Bradley Fighting Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Kasinal Cashe White, right, and other members of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe family listen to Command Sgt. Maj. Quentin FendersonÕs remarks during a ceremony to rename Ft. StewartÕs Marne Gardens in his name. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Command Sgt. Maj. Quentin Fenderson shares a story during the event of when he and Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe knew each other before Cashe was killed in action rescuing his fellow soldiers. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: An honor guard stands at attention during the national anthem during a ceremony honoring Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Third Infantry Division Col. Terry Tillis, left, and Alcollins Cashe walk into a ceremony together that honors Cashe's younger brother Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: Kasinal Cashe White, right, gets a hug from retired Command Sergeant Major Martin Celestine near a banner with a photograph of her brother Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe before the ceremony. Celestine and Cashe served together before his death in 2005. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FT. STEWART, GA - MAY 20, 2021: A banner with a photograph of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe hangs between two Bradley Fighting Vehicles before the ceremony to rename Ft. StewartÕs Marne Gardens in honor of him. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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Credit: Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe is expected to be the first African American recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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